Employees experience work & life half-way around the world. In 2015, while on sabbatical in Australia, an Aercoustics employee—eager to explore her passion for acoustics in a new cultural and…
1974 was a momentous year for many reasons. The harmony of ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest with the hit Waterloo. Stephen King published his debut novel, Carrie. Germany beat…
Make diversity work with ADHD plans that are realistic, clear and easy-to-follow My original intent was to write a blog post that would coincide with ADHD Awareness Month in October….
With housing demand soaring and office vacancy rates rising, converting office towers into residential spaces seems like a simple solution to housing shortages. The federal government announced the conversion of…
In 2018, the newly-elected Ontario government cancelled hundreds of wind and solar energy contracts, including a partially built wind farm. Over 750 contracts for renewable power projects were stopped as…
Canada will need about 3.5 million additional housing units by 2030 to restore affordability, according to the CMHC. Ontario has among the largest supply gap of any province. To reach…
Acoustics ensures everyone in the community can be heard Land-based practices such as green architecture, use of natural materials, sustainability, and connection with the Earth are teachings Indigenous peoples have…
Long-term care facilities are designated spaces offering a range of health and personal care services to individuals – usually seniors – with complex support needs. There are different levels of…
Q: What do you enjoy most about working in the area of acoustics engineering? A: I love that it’s a field where you get to use both your technical and…
As rental rates soar across the country and demand for residence space increases, many post-secondary institutions are looking for innovative solutions to add student housing options. McMaster University’s Peter George…
Over the last two decades, design requests have adapted to new needs. Before this, older building design projects centred on a primary function. A client would look to design an…
Once a quarter, on a Thursday afternoon, the Aercoustics team shuts down operations for 24 hours. No checking email or voicemails allowed. Everyone in the office is encouraged to work…
As children, we’re told by our teachers to pay attention. But what if the classroom acoustics were hindering our ability to hear? In traditional learning environments, there are many sources…
Interest and adoption of mass timber construction has been swift since it made its debut in North America in 2012. And demand has only multiplied with growing interest in biophilic…
Construction is synonymous with noise and vibration. There is no disputing it. However, in certain situations, noise and vibration can and must be controlled. Not only can it cause damage…
For many smaller speciality consultants in our industry, developing strategic company goals to pursue certain sectors and clientele is typical, but many do not capitalize on the natural partnership of…
Describe your career pathI studied mechanical engineering at the University of Adelaide (one of only five women in a class of 50). I took an acoustics specialty subject in my…
In Ontario, the demand for electricity is projected to grow 1.7 per cent annually over the next two decades as the population grows. This is coupled with expected reductions in…
How did acoustics, noise, and vibration become your specialization? My career path didn’t start out in acoustics. I went to school for mechanical engineering, and in university, we very briefly touched on vibration….
How did acoustics, noise, and vibration become your specialization? Ever since my high school physics teacher explained how bass in music goes through walls, I’ve had an interest in the way sound waves…